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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-02-16

Ills. She was a
woman of strong
character, fine ex-
%ecutive ability,
much energy and
reserve force in
emergencies. The
hospital at Cairo
had become noto-
rious for the incom-
potency and jntem-
perance of the sur
geons in charge.
They neglected
their patients and
spent their nights
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Forepaugh's Circus and Hippodrome
Stars,

We clip the following brief mention of
Adam Forepaugh's leading Circus and
Hippodrome Stars, from one of his advance
literary magazines, entitled 1.-The Progress
OF Civilization, Thrilling Adventures of
Border Life in the Wild Vest:
It is impossible to give to each one, in
dividually, ct hr. Forepaugh's numerous
equestrian, acrObatic and hippodranatic
stars, the credit due fOr extraordinary tai
ent in their respective parts. His is IL
clOudless armament, not characterized by
single staIs, but by one expanded galaxy
of crowded consultations. AS in the sd
ereal heavens there are Stars which wary
in degree, OF magnitude, so are there in
the professional arenas Of Mr.. EOrepaugh' IS
gigantic enterprise. So brilliant are they
all, however, that to compare them would
seem invidiOus.
WILLIAM SHoWLEs, Tor instance, who is
everywhere recognized as the champion
trick somersault bareback rider of the
world. IS affixed star of the very first mag
nitude.
As a counterpart to these revollin sa-
telites. the names OF such distinguished
artists as the nephelic "Ouda' the latest
European sensation in aerial gymnastic,
the Fisher Brothers, the champion quadru-
pie trapezists and classic athletes: the
MaUvelis, pantomimists superb, carica-
turists c0mtqae et groteSqUe; the Donald
son Brothers, brilliantly bespangled con
tortionists, assuming as difficult and in
tricate physical attitudes rs lIeroteus had
shapes; Cardelo and Nidclla, acrobats
par erceLeHc,; Lamartine Brothers gym
uasts incom parable Of the latest Partisan
school; Houssa-Borro-Skam, great Japan
csc cQuilibrist and serial balancing eats,
noyai picturesque and sensational; Prof.
Watson and his beautifully trained dog
circus; the Morrow Brothers. fancy ska
torial and bicycling artists: Juan Calcel.
10. tie brilliant Castilian gymnastic cloud
swing and aerial trapeZist; j. w. kauH-
60, fancy 7omersault and antipodean ar
fist; Melrosc Family, four in number, eX-
traordinary leals Of skill upon bicycle, uni-
cycle, roller skates, high Wire, etc.; r.
stickney, the modern SampsOn,the Perriz-
titan eXploiteur ofheayy weights and cam
non balls ponderense; w. A. DE Mott. the
worlds champion bareback rider: Geo.
flsmer and wife, aerial gymna,ts and
trapezists classic, infra-domic and pictur-
esque. This great show will exhibit in
Martinsburg, on Friday May 8.
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A snecial to the Baltimore SIN of

A special to the Baltimore Sun of
the 2lst, also says: "The trial of l..
A. Ridenour, charged with the muir
der Of young man named Andrew
Broy, resulted to-day in verdict Of
murder in the first degree. States
Attorney r. z. Byrd closed the case
for the Commonwealth at two O'Clock
speaking five hours. His speech was
an able and powerful exposition Of
the testimony Of the niuety witness
es examined, and link by link he
wove the net Of cireUmstantial evil
dence closer and closer around the
prisoner, who would flush now and
then as some damaging point of evil
dence was called to the attention OF
the jury by the prosecuting attor-
ney. The jury retired to their room
at 3 o'clock, and after an hours de-
Liberation brought in a verdict Of
murder in the first degree. The
courtroom was crowded, and the
verdict produced great sensation, as
it was not anticipated. The prisoner
was agitated on the rendition of the
verdict. Leaning over, he whisper
ed to the jailor you win not let
me out in the yard now" lie also
whispered to his aged mother. Coun-
sci for prisoner asked that the jury
be polled, which was done. Each
man replied eyes" to the question
as to whether that was his verdict.
Counsel then moved for a new trial
and the motion will be heard to NOR.
row. Jury took but one ballot. The
case was on trial fifteen days.
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BIZ CAREFUL

A resolution has been introduced
in the Senate of this State provid
ing for a settlement of the claims OF
Virginia against West Virginia for
$S,000.000 of the debt Of that State.
This so called debt represented by
certificates, with the issue Of which
West Virginia had nothing to do,
not even asserting thereto, has been
purchased by capitalists at from ten
to fiftern cents on the dollar Thus
their worthlessness is recognized.
Bro. James Mason's enterprise was
to have these certificates paid, and
in that he signally failed. Who is en-
ployed nolc, asnot been developed.
According to the report of the com
missioners appointed several years
ago, to consider the equitable pro.
portion of West Virginia's share OF
the Virginia debt. we owe about one
million dollars. If that is correct
make provision to pay it ard stop
the interest, but please do not tax
the people with the other millions
they do not owe.
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Sixty Three Rounds.

st. LOUIS, Apr. 26.-The longest
and most brutal prize fight ever
fought under the Marquis Of Queens.
bury rules took place here this morn
ing between Ed Kelly and Dan DAILY
both Of this city. The purse was
for $3.50 and gate money, which
amounted to 5000. The fight lasted
three hours and 1fty-eighty minutes
during which sixty-three-rounds
were fought. Both men were terri
bly, punished. Kelly finally agreed
to take 500 and let Daily have the
fight and gate money.
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No Democratic Sullivan Cares TO Hit Il

st. Louis Globe Democrat Rep,).
There seems to be hitch some
where in the reported arrangements
of the Democratic managers for an
answer to Senator Sherman's Nash
vile speech; and the country can
not be blamed for concluding that
the trouble lies in the fact that said
candid and forcible statement of the
claims and principles of the Repub-
lican party is beyond reach of sue
cessful or plausible contradiction.
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A BOOK ON GAGE BIRDS

Containing over $50 engravings and a
photographic plate showing all the differ
ent kinds of Fancy Canaries in their nat
ural coors, full information in regard to
song and fancy Canaries and how to breed
them tor profit. Hints on the treatment
and breeding OF all kinds cage birds,with
descriptions of their diseases and the rem
edies needed to cure them. All about Par
rots and how II teach them to talk. In
structions for building and stocking an
avairy. The most complete book Of the
kind ever published, irrespective OF price.
Mailed to any address on receiptsof 10 cts.
by the Associated Fanciers, 237 South
EIGHTH Street. PhiIa., Pa.
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EXPLOSION OF A BOMBsHELL.-An
explosion Of b0mbshell occurred in the
house Of a colored family living on Boil.
var Heights, mile and half from
Harpsf's Ferry, Sunday. The explos-
ion was caused by two colored men
forcing an iron rod into the she'll to get
the powder. There were several per
sons looking at the operation when the
explosion took place. Agnes Willis,
IA years old, had her right leg blown
off below the knee. and is not expected
to live. Her brother George, 6 years
old, had his left leg broken. Frank
Willis, father of the children, was bad
ly burned about the face. Jesse Jones
had his hand broken Bill Turner, a
foot blown off Edward Poles. leg and
jaw bone broken, and received other
wounds about the head, and is in n
dangerous condition The house was
slightly injured by pieces Of shell. They
had just given the rod a mighty
jam, when terrific explosion occurred.
The big iron shell split in a thousand
pieces. Six persons fell bleeding to the
ground The tremendous report broke
the stiffness of the Sabbath in the little
mountain city, and crowds of people
tlocked to the scene
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PREPARE TO MEET THEN

2 Ft1FI = 1'11 2 = n II = = = =. -
The proposed scheme of the An
archists to destroy the government,
murder honest citizens, and deny
the right TO acquired property, is set
for 1889. Now is the time for Law
and Order League to be formed in
every town, community and city in
America, to be on the alert to feed
these scoundrels and outlaws with
plenty Of powder and balls and hemp.
Let our good citizens at once form
such an organization. Eternal vigil
lance is the price of liberty
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DIED.
asy-Raif vates-sre cents per nne-fsr OBITUARY ho-
N0tices 5esoh1ltsc usual ann0aaeea4cnt

fgy~ Han TntfS-HEf cents Nnf--faF DttGaF4
sotices 5eson1 &c usual ana0aseeasent
In this city. saturday %, 1887. HARRY
| y. kfNBELI, aged 20 years, I0months, and
"A days.
AT the home of her parents in Mar
tiusHurg, April Goth 1857, of diphther-
in. META, youngest daughter Of Mr.
William Wilen Jr., Aged A years.
At his home in Martinsburg, West
Va, April oath, 1887, CT paralysis Mr.
DANIEL MARKER in his 81st year.
Rev. Daniel Marker was born in
Frederick Co. Nd, in Oct. 1906, and
died at his home in this city April
"a shortly after midnight. lie came
to Martinsburg in 1881, and with
the exception of a short stay in Cal
ifornia and Richmond, Va, spent his
days with this people. He was a
gunsmith by trade and was long not
ed as the most wonderful marksman
of the age. At campmeeting held
at Round Top, Mt, w. Va, in 1888
ne was happily converted to God
and joined the Methodist Church in
which he lived useful and honored
member till his death. (54 years.) In
1S43, at a campmeeting near Hedges
vile, together with John w. Wolff,
Robert Chambers and VIM. Freeze,
he was licensed to preach. Though
never entering the active ministry he
exercised his gifts in the local ranks
and his labors bore fruit. As stew
ard trustee and classleader he served
through many years.
Especially did he delight in his class.
Having rich christian experience
and believing in "the communion of
saints he constantly sought and en-
ioyed this christian interchange with
his brethren. 1t was here while
leading his class. happy in song and
service, that the summons came
Stricken with apporlexy, his tongue
forgot its cunning. He was borne
to his home by members of his class,
loving hands ministered a few short
hours and Jesus received him unto
himself. A widow and daughter
with many friends mourn their loss,
but through their tears rejoice in his
"gain."
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1.-THE Commercial Tourists Bride, +"
Is really what it processes to be--a fun
ny play that is funny. The plot and
the dialogue are extreamly amusing.
The audience, which was very large
in point of numbers, was kept in con-
tinuous roars of laughter, which is all
the play is designed to accomplish.
Miss Herndon is an exceptionally
handsome and finely developed woman,
and one of the most talented actresses
on our stage. Compelled by circum-
stances to play the part of another
mans wife in order to protect her hus-
band, who is pursued by the detectives
as supposed embezzler, she acquits
herself with admirable success. FIRE.
quently she is all but betrayed by her
irate husband, who, in the guise of a
lackey, is compelled to stand by and
see another fellow take his place and
spend his money. One of the most
charming features of this really anus
ing comedy is that there is not one I'M.
clean word or joke in the whole play.
Commercial, Louisville, Ky.
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The Cause Of Consumption.

scrofula, Manifesting its selfin blotches
pimples, eruptions, salt-rheum, and other
blemishes of the skin, is but too apt by
and by to infect the delicate tissues Of the
lungs also, and result in alteration thus
ending in !. consumption. DR.. Pierce
"Golden Medical Discovery" will meet
and vanquish the enemy in its stro nghold
Of the blood and east it out of the sys en-.
All druggists.
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Russell Sage

is "A well-known operator in Wall street
who is generally considered as ''up to
snuff" Hence it may have been quite
natural that coun5ryman who reads
the papers recently called at his Office
and asked for package of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. He discovered his
mistake, but he made no mistake in
the article called for. This Remedy,
when applied with DR. Pierce's "Nasal
Douche.' will sarely and rapidly eradi-
cate the most aggravative case OF cat
arrh, with all its unpleasant and dan
gerous accompanim ents.
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A BOOK ON POULTRY

Containing 100 pages, beautiful litho-
graphic plate of a group Of different fowls
IN natural colors, engrayngs Of all kinds
Of land and water poultry, descriptions OF
the breeds, plans for poultry houses how
to manage an incubator, all about capon-
izing. and the value Of the different breeds
and where 10 buy eggs from the best stock
at $l.50 per 49, will be mailed to any Of our
readers for IS cts By addressing tn As
socIATED FANcIERs, 237 South Eighth st.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Both Sides of the Fence.
lLabouchere's Truth !

In Lancashire, the other day, a
gentleman, having observed that a
tramp was marched Off to the sta
ton for begging by policeman, at
once sent for a policeman to arrest
two ladies who applied to him for q
Jubilee Offering.
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We have received two anonymous
letters within the past ten days and
desire to say that persons ashamed
to put their names to their letters
cannot expect either recognition or
respect
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Mr.. JAMES GANo of Shanghai pur-
chased from Mr.. Morgan Shaffer, of
Hedgesville very fine organ of the
Cornish & Co. manufacture. This
is the finest instrument that we have
ever seen, and would say to those
wishing to buy an organ or piano to
send their orders to Mr. Shaffer.
OBSERVER.
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BOOK OF THE DOG.

We have received from the Associated
Fanciers'. 237 South Eighth Street, Phila-
delphia; copy Of their Dog Buyers Guide.
II contains a finely executed colored front
ispiece we'll drawn engrayings OF nearly
every breed OF dog, and all kinds Of dog
furnishing goods. We should Judge that
the book cost to produce a great deal more
than the price asked-15 cents-and would
advise ali our readers who are Interested
in DOS to sond for the book.
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The announcement that somebody
in Boston had bought pitcher in
Chicago. for $4,000 set people ask,
ing If it was another peachblow
transaction, until the news came that
the business was in some way relat-
ed to the national game.
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Announcement.

| hereby announce myself candi
date for County Superintendent O.
Free Schools of Berkeley County
for ensuing two years.
NJ. TUCKER Bowen.
Darkesville, Mar. 80, 1887.
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SATURDAY. APRIL 30,1887.

THIRTY-THREE out of ninety-seven
members of the Manchester en-
gland) chamber Of commerce refus-
ed to indorse free trade as the best
national commercial policy.
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The consumption Of eggs during
an eight days passage on an ocean
steamer is lI,500-that is, about an
egg a minute from the time the ship
sails from Liverpool until her arris
val in New York.
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The Interstate Commerce Com
mission has gone on a business tour
TO the Southern cities.
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OUR BOOK TABLE.

GoDEY's LADY's Book for May is
bright and attractive The steel
plate is representation Of the now
fashionable Five O'clock Tea The
black End colored fashion pages are
good and show all the latest novel
ties A new serial by Miss Marian
G. l.. Reeves, opens with much in
terest. Numerous other contribu-
tors add good short stories and
poems. The latest Partisan fashions
are given by their special correspon-
dent. The whole number gives sug-
gestions for spring from cover to
cover. Price, $500 per year Sam
pie copy, Is cents. w e. Striker,
1924 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
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pie copy, Is cents. w e. Striker,
1924 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
With the May number, the SOUTH
ERN BIvoUAc, of Louisville, Ky, will
cease publication, and its good will,
plates, ETC.. will pass into the hands of
the Century Co, Of New York, who
will fill unexpired subscriptions with
THE CENTURY MAGAZINE. 1t is not
probably,that any of the unused material
will appear in THE CENTURY, but is
expected that some Of the war articles
the SOUTHERN BIyoUAs has printed,
may be used in BATTLES and Leaders
of the Civil War" the subscription
book which the Century Co. is about to
bring out.
Two years ago, the SOUTHERN Bly,
oUAC, which had been the journal of
the Southern Historical Society, was
purchased by b r. Avery 81 Sons of
Louisville. 1t has been creditable re-
preventative Of Southern letters, its
contents consisting largely OF articles
on the civil war.
THE AMERICAN AGRICuLTURIsr for
May, 1887, is as attractive number
as has been issued during the long
career Of the periodical. 1t opens
with a full-page engraving of "May
Blossoms" by Mueller, and presents
over fifty other engraylngs, by For
hes, Palmer, Schneider, Lyon, Payne,
and other well-known artists Cattle,
horses, sheep, pigs, poultry, dogs,
new plants, house and barn plants,
implements, farm and household con-
veniences, are among the subjects IL
lustrated. A. B. Allen, founder of
the american Agr5culturist, Seth
Green, Prof. Chas. r. Bessey, Peter
Henderson, A. S. Fuller, and over
forty other experienced agricultural
and horticultural writer's. contribute
to this number. The Household and
Boys and Girls Departments, are,
as usual, replete with matter both
pleasing and interesting to those for
whom it is intended, and the Hum
bug Columns contain fnll quota of ex-
posures of frauds and cheats. Price,
SLIGO per year, English or German;
Single numbers, Is cents. Address
American AgrdcuIturist, 75l Broad
urou, Navr XnrIr
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Col. Lamont denies that the Pres
dent wrote any letter declining a re-
nomination.
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LIPPINCoTT's MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
The May number of Lippincott's
Magazine opens with comlete novel
by Capt. Charles King, U. S. A,
whose "Colonel's Daughter" placed
him at the head of all the American
novelists of army life 1.-The Deser-
ter" will advance his reputation
Mrs. Poultney's Bigelow, who, as
"Daniel Buxton" made a great hit in
the pages of "Outing" by her short
story "Mars and Mammon," contri-
butes a tale called 1.-THE Madisons
Butler" j. S. of Dale has a pleasant
little satire,-"The Fable OF the Poet
and the Tarpin-Hauler," Henry
Chadwick discusses "The New Rules
OF Base Ball" An article of eXcep-
tional interest to women is that on
"Social Life at Vassar," by l.. r..
Smith, an undergraduate now taking
the course, and therefore qualified to
speak by the card. The series of I'M
dergraduate essay on social life at
our principal colleges, of which this
is the second, is exciting widespread
interest among students and alumni.
The poetry of the number is contri-
buted by May Riley Smith and f.
d. Stickney. The Monthly Gossip
and Book-Talk are readable as ever.
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AGAIN a welcome visitor has ar
rived, and, as usual, with new ideas.
In fact, one will always find some
thing new in DEMoREsT's MONTHLY.
In the May number is commenced a
new department, "Sanitarian." 1t is
to teach women how to keep healthy;
and as Demorest always does things
well, this department will be found q
great boon to mothers and daughters.
The serial, "Allan Quartermain" (by
the author Of "She, y increases in in
terest, and the publisher is to be con
graduated upon securing such great
addition us III. Rider Iiaggard to the
already fine list of contributors. We
find also that another great improve
ment has been made, by which a pur-
chaser or subscriber is entitled to the
selection Of a pattern from the pres
emf or previous numbers OF the Mag
azine. In the Prohibition Depart
ment, "Prohibition in Great Britain"
shows what is being done on the
"other side" in that line. Ladies de
string a progressive magazine, see
DEMoREsT'T. Published by w. Jen-
nings Demorest, Is East l4th ST.,
New York City
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In this city, saturday %, 1887, HARRY
i. kiNBELI., aged 20 years, II months, and
"A days.
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At the home of her parents in Mar
tinsturg. April Goth 1857, of diphther-
in META, youngest daughter Of Mr..
William Wilen Jr., Aged years.
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At his home in Martinsburg, West
Va, April 24th, 1887, CT paralysis Mr.
/ DANIEL MARKER in his 81st year.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-03-17

Weof1sr aavantae t6 casA 6uysss
That will never b fo1nd IN tho:
beaten path Of regular ttade. We
buy immense job lots from hank.
rupt concerns whe arc forced 20 ell
and our prices are final, decisive,
and crushing! Following ws give
facts and figures that will not and
caxnot liei
Ladies' elegant plush handbags.
40c; Russia et-books, 28c( worth
75c); Alligator specie purse, nickel
frames, ball snap, large size. 10;
Ladies' two.blade pen knives, shs3l
handle, 20c Manicure knives for
the finger nails. l5c: !: Charm knives,
l0c +; "Gem" carpet stretehers, the
best, 35c; Madame Louise hair
crimpers, l0c; Baby pins, fine eold
plated, with cut letters. ''Baby."
''Darling," "Pet," ETC., 20c pair
(worth 50c); stereoscopes, fancy
hoods. 40c { worth 8l); stersoscopic
views, American. foreign, comic.
statuary and actresses, SOC per doz.
worth e2): gilt edge playing cards.
3oc pack worth 75c) Tom Thumb
playing cards, 10c; i; handsome lesth.
erette photo albums gilt edge, 25c;
Music boxes. very fine, 41.l0; mi.
kado" bangle bracelets, latest thing
in ladies' jewelry, SOC: Opera
feather fans, cardinal. blue. pink or
white, bone sticks, Soc worth, el.25;
Ladies' shears, nickel plated, Gin.
20c /: colored photos Of actresses, 10c
each, 8 for 25c Lubin's complexion
Soap, l0c, 5 cakes for Csc (; Lubia's
Beautifying POWDER. 12c; ICES.
meticque" for the hair, 12c; Lyons
tsoth powder, large bottles, l5c:
Petroleum jolly pomade. 8 bottles
for 25c Geranium cologne, q new
and lasting perfume, SOC (worth
75c) "Stolen Kisses" an extra 6ne
perfume, 4Oc (worth Sly; French
shoe dressing. best quality, 8 bottles
for Csc. These are all great bar.
gains. No order filled for less than
ONE dollar. Handsome nickel
watch locket, chain and charm, all
In bea antiful satin.lined case. given
tree with every trial order amount
ing to ovel' five dollars received
during the next 80 days. AS all
goods not satisfactory may be re-
turned, you run no risk in sending
Us trial order.
Address, The EMPIRE News Co.,
Syracuse, n. Y. i